Nikolay Novikov
Russian writer
- Lived
- 1744–1818
- Country
- Russia
Updated September 2026
About Nikolay Novikov
Nikolay Ivanovich Novikov was a Russian writer and philanthropist most representative of the Russian Enlightenment. Frequently considered to be the first Russian journalist, he aimed at advancing the cultural and educational level of the Russian public.
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